Anti-govt protests for 6th week against Serbian leader

People march during a protest against populist President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Critics accuse the president of imposing an autocracy through strict control over the media and promoting hate speech against the opponents. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

By AP Reports
Published January 12, 2019 at 12:38pm
Modified January 12, 2019 at 12:43pm

Smaller protests have been held in other towns in Serbia. Local media say Vucic plans to get his supporters out during next week’s visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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